1968 Morris Minor 1000 1.1L Petrol · NJG 111F

The 1968 Morris Minor currently holds a valid MOT, passing its most recent test on 2023-06-30 at 63,810 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent stabilization, though the nearly three-year gap since this test leaves the current structural integrity unknown. The tester flagged cracking and ageing across all four tyres during both the initial failure and subsequent pass in June 2023, indicating a previous owner who deferred basic rubber replacements. A non-functioning offside front direction indicator and insufficient windscreen washer liquid caused the initial failure, both minor electrical and topping-up issues that were quickly rectified for the pass. The recorded mileage of 63,810 miles equates to roughly 1,100 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use. Between February 2015 at 53,272 miles and June 2023 at 63,810 miles, the vehicle covered only 10,538 miles over eight years. This minimal accumulation suggests prolonged periods of standing, which directly explains the persistent tyre age cracking and the corrosion issues noted in 2015. Low mileage does not automatically guarantee mechanical health; vehicles left standing often suffer from seized components and degraded seals. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the structural components flagged in the 2015 failure, as these represent serious risks rather than minor consumable wear. The tester identified excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension spring mountings, the offside outer front lower seat belt anchorage, and the offside front outer floor pan. Years have passed since these weak points were officially documented; the corrosion will have progressed. Examine the suspension bushes closely, too, as the 2014 test noted the front top link bushes were perishing. Check the condition of the current tyres, verifying whether the cracking has deepened or if fresh rubber has been fitted since 2023. The wiper blades and washers require a functional check, but the primary concern remains the structural integrity of the floor pan and suspension mounting points.